The House Committee on Energy and Commerce will hold a Subcommittee hearing this week focusing on safe drinking water. The hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 10:15 AM ET in Room 2123 of the Rayburn House Office Building.
The Energy and Commerce Committee is responsible for legislation related to energy, health care, environmental protection, telecommunications and consumer issues. More information about the committee’s jurisdiction can be found on its official website. Over time, the committee has played a role in shaping policy areas such as energy innovation, broadband deployment and pharmaceutical pricing.
Established in 1795 as the Committee on Commerce and Manufactures, the House Energy and Commerce Committee is one of the oldest standing committees in the U.S. House of Representatives. It oversees federal agencies like the Department of Energy and the Department of Health and Human Services while working on bipartisan initiatives related to infrastructure, technology and public health policies. Additional details about its history are available on its website.
The upcoming subcommittee hearing will address matters concerning safe drinking water as part of its ongoing oversight efforts.
